[PettiCoat5]

Hi everyone,

Tomorrow I see my doctor, she is pretty new and I like her. General Prac. I thought I would tell you guys some of the meds I have tried for insomnia and their results. Also, a list of medication I CURRENTLY take, in case any of you are on the same and have anything to say!

Past treatments

1.Ambien, does nothing but make me hallucinate and eat a lot and make phone calls I do not remember.

2.Lunesta, helped a bit a first but sort of has the same effect as Ambien, but not AS strong, still placing strange texts and calls.

3.Clonipin, works better than most things, 2mg at least, got it into my head that I could live without benzos because I have lived without opiates for almost 2 years, but my doc is trying to make me realize that taking loritabs for a few years to deal with a broken back does not make me a drug addict so I shouldnt be turning down medications. (I have never had any mental dependency on a pill, but was force fed painkillers for 2 years by docties and checked myself into a detox 2 years ago when I tried to take myself off and had seizures)

4.Valium, similar effect as clonipin but not as helpful, it was supposed to aid in relaxing my back.

5.Remeron, worst drug ever. Made me angry, never ending appetite, and no sex drive.

7.Trazedone, helped a lot at first….but then nothing, felt like a sugar pill. No effect.

8.Xanax, made me very very angry and lie awake in a foul mood.

That's all I can think of now….on 0 hours of sleep.

Here is what I am currently on for other stuff,

Topomax for migriane prevention,

Birth Control

Lumictal for anxiety disorder/depression

Requip for restless leg syndrome

Ultram/Butalbital for migraines and back pain

Any thoughts? Anything amazing I've missed?

[Martin Reed]

What are you hoping to get out of your doctor's visit? That will often help you figure out how to approach the visit and help prevent you leaving without accomplishing anything. Are you looking for new drugs to try? A referral to a sleep specialist? Advice on 'natural' insomnia treatments or cognitive behavioral therapy?

I am sure some other members will drop by and share their thoughts – but as we're a small community, that might not happen until after your visit.

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[PettiCoat5]

Nothing “Natural” has ever worked, so, new medication. I am going to ask for a new sleep study too. Thanks!

[Martin Reed]

Be sure to let us know how you get on, and good luck!

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The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

[MarinaFournier]

'PettiCoat5' wrote on '11:

Lumictal for anxiety disorder/depression

Requip for restless leg syndrome

Ultram/Butalbital for migraines and back pain

I'm on Lamictal and Requip as well–I was on topomax as a mood stabilizer for two years until it suddenly stopped working. My son's on it for migraine prevention. He has had NO side effects, unlike me, who had the brain fuzz, word-search problems, and anything carbonated tasted absolutely foul. It did cure me of my Coke addiction, and in general cut off my interest in sodas, but not perry or champagne.

IF you are ever prescribed Effexor as an anitdepressant, you'll need to drop the Ultram, as it does Awful Things in combination with Effexor, like, em, death. I found out when I went for my bonespur-removal surgery last NYE. I'm allergic to codeine & vicodin, which is the usual pain med this doctor gives for post-surgical pain. The next idea was Ultram, save for the above mentioned contraindication. Since I take Fiorinal for migraines, which contains butalbital, but doesn't interact with Effexor, he said that would do the trick. Actually didn't need more than about three in the first week, and after the first week, generally didn't even need the ibuprofen, as there just wasn't much in the way of pain, unless you poked the incision areas.

Good luck with the doctor!

[Martin Reed]

How did your doctor visit go?

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The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

[1949Molly]

A few years ago my MD recommended Remeron. she reminded me later that it worked but was too expensive. So now I take Temazepam, Ativan and Seroquel (anti-depressant). This combo worked for me so well for years but now its stopped working. I long for that knowledge that I'm going to get a decent sleep when I go to bed. I'm just scared to go to bed now.

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